We’re just about ready. People are rolling into Sticky Fingerz for the 7 p.m. debate between the five Democratic candidates for 2nd District Congress — John Adams, David Boling, Joyce Elliott, Patrick Kennedy and Robbie Wills.
Big night. It’s a strong field but you have to choose one to square off against the Republican nominee, Tim Griffin or Scott Wallace, in the race to succeed the unique Rep. Vic Snyder.
I’ve been talking to spectators. Many are dedicated to individual candidates. But several people were attracted by the venue and indecision. This race has been lost in the noise and millions spent on the U.S. Senate race.
Tonight, another shot at some more sunlight on the candidates.
Our live-streaming has faltered on the technical ability to make it dependable enough. Rather than create frustration, we’re going to do without. At least one candidate is talking of attemping it on his website. Try John Adams’ effort.
I’ll post short updates at twitter.com/arkansasblog #ARK2D.
Others will be Twittering and blogging, too. Let me know and I’ll try to add some links. Robbie Wills is Twittering. Blake Rutherford’s Think Tank is on the scene.
UPDATE: Stream-of-consciousness live blogging is on the jump. But let me say in closing that this was an impressive performance by all five candidates, with only small, but a few, differences. They are Democrats. They are progressive. The generally didn’t shy away from issues that Republicans undoubtedly hunger to raise. November will be exciting whoever the nominee.